Hard Paper

-Chapter 26- •Lots to Think About•

Shiko starts couching and suddenly sits up straight, she feels sweaty but rested, she looks around to see she's in her room, it's sunny outside, her clothes are changed and Kuro is sitting on a chair across Shiko's bed, eyes closed. Her eyes open wide as she looks around with confusion; trying to grasp the situation, she checks her phone to see the date

Shiko: "Friday!? And it's 11:00AM!? I slept through half the day... I don't even remember last night..." she holds her head and lightly coughs, Kuro opens his eyes and gets up when he notices Shiko's awake

Kuro: Morning sleepyhead... He puts his palm on Shiko's forehead, she gets a little pink
Thank god your fever is down. You're still a little red but that's probably my fault eh? He smirks a little, Shiko's eyes open wide and she immediately looks away, Kuro giggles and ruffles Shiko's hair, he sits back where he was before

Shiko: W-What happened to me...? She asks and slowly looks back at Kuro

Kuro: You passed out in front of the council room after meeting the YNTK. You had a fever and it was late so I brought you here and looked after you. Shiko looks at her changed clothes and gets a little red

Shiko: D-Did you...? Kuro giggles and shakes his head no

Kuro: I called Aiko here last night so she could change your clothes. She was tired so she didn't stay with you and left with a smirk. I did sleep against your desk though. Don't know if that's okay with you? Shiko lets out a sigh of relief and lightly smiles

Shiko: Of course that's fine. Thank you... for looking after me. Kuro stretches his arms and smiles once again

Kuro: It's the least I could do. I didn't expect you to pass out from meeting the guys but its partly my fault since I was the one who allowed you to meet them in the first place. He cracks his neck a little
Aiko got your key from your bag last night by the way. It's on your desk. I didn't want to go through your stuff. Shiko lightly smiles and nods. She slowly looks down

Shiko: Yesterday was...stressful... Kuro nods

Kuro: It was but the stress is over now. Like they said; they can't do anything to you with me around. So generally what did you think of their personalities? He asks, curious, Shiko looks at him

Shiko: If... I didn't know they were murderers... I'd say they're good people... she says hesitantly and averts her eyes, Kuro sighs

Kuro: Murderer sounds a little harsh. Maybe that works for Nin but even if they've killed some people, I wouldn't consider Tsu and Yami murderers. You met them yourself. I understand Yami but you should know Tsu was mature and kind even to you who he didn't know... Shiko looks at him, kinda blue

Shiko: How are you so comfortable after knowing what they've done..? I asked you this already I know but... I just can't do the same... Kuro rolls his eyes

Kuro: I warned you. I have my reasons. If you leave a small part of their past out of the picture, they're good people generally. The work we do together is important. Shiko gets up and sits on her desk, she turns to Kuro

Shiko: Is your work legal..? Kuro averts his eyes

Kuro: You met the YNTK that is a very big secret. You always wanted to know more about what situation I'm in. However you already know too much and I can't tell you any more than we already have... Shiko sighs and smiles slightly